Bachelor of Science (Double Honours) in Mathematics and Physics
ObjectivesThis is an elite program that allows you to combine intense study of Mathematics with modern Physics. It will also prepare you for advanced study in theoretical Physics.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Double Honours) in Mathematics and Physics
Course descriptionMathematics and Physics
B.Sc. Double Honours (21.5 credits)
Note that MATH 2000 [1.0], MATH 2100 [1.0], MATH 2454, STAT 2655 have minimum grade requirements in their prerequisites. Refer to the section Course Prerequisites in the Mathematics and Statistics programs section of the calendar.
1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (16.5 credits):
1. 7.0 credits in MATH 1002 [1.0], MATH 1102 [1.0], MATH 2000 [1.0], MATH 2100 [1.0], MATH 2454, STAT 2655, MATH 3705, MATH 3001, MATH 3057, MATH 3106;
2. 0.5 credit from MATH 3002, MATH 3008;
3. 1.0 credit in Mathematics (MATH, STAT) at the 4000-level or higher;
4. 1.0 credit from PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 (recommended), or (PHYS 1003 and PHYS 1004) or (PHYS 1007 and PHYS 1008 with an average grade of B- or higher);
5. 1.5 credits in PHYS 2202, PHYS 2604, PHYS 3701;
6. 3.5 credits in PHYS 3007, PHYS 3308, PHYS 3606, PHYS 3802, PHYS 4409, PHYS 4707, PHYS 4708;
7. 1.0 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level or higher;
8. 1.0 credit from:
1. MATH 4905 or PHYS 4907 or PHYS 4908, and 0.5 credit in math or physics at the 4000-level;
or
2. PHYS 4909 [1.0];
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (5.0 credits):
9. 1.0 credit from (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004), or CHEM 1000 [1.0], or (ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1007);
10. 0.5 credit in COMP 1005 or COMP 1007;
11. 0.5 credit in COMP;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
13. 1.5 credits in Approved Arts or Social Sciences Electives:
14. 1.0 credit in free elective.
Note: in Item 2 above, MATH 4003 is highly recommended.
MATH 0005 - Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
MATH 0007 - Introductory Calculus
MATH 0107 - Algebra and Geometry
MATH 1002 - Calculus
MATH 1004 - Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 - Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1007 - Elementary Calculus I
MATH 1009 - Calculus: with Applications to Business and Economics
MATH 1102 - Algebra
MATH 1104 - Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
MATH 1107 - Linear Algebra I
MATH 1119 - Linear Algebra: with Applications to Business and Economics
MATH 1401 - Elementary Mathematics for Economics I
MATH 1402 - Elementary Mathematics for Economics II
MATH 1805 - Discrete Structures I
MATH 2000 - Calculus and Introductory Analysis (Honours)
MATH 2004 - Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 2007 - Elementary Calculus II
MATH 2008 - Intermediate Calculus
MATH 2009 - Intermediate Calculus for Science Students
MATH 2100 - Algebra (Honours)
MATH 2107 - Linear Algebra II
MATH 2108 - Abstract Algebra I
MATH 2200 - Co-operative Work Term Report 1 (Honours)
MATH 2210 - Introduction to Geometry
MATH 2404 - Ordinary Differential Equations I
MATH 2454 - Ordinary Differential Equations (Honours)
MATH 2800 - Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms
MATH 2907 - Directed Studies (Honours)
MATH 3001 - Real Analysis (Honours)
MATH 3002 - Calculus of Differential Forms and Geometry (Honours)
MATH 3007 - Functions of a Complex Variable
MATH 3008 - Ordinary Differential Equations (Honours)
MATH 3009 - Introductory Analysis
MATH 3057 - Functions of a Complex Variable (Honours)
MATH 3101 - Algebraic Structures with Computer Applications
MATH 3106 - Introduction to Group Theory (Honours)
MATH 3107 - Linear Algebra III
MATH 3108 - Abstract Algebra II
MATH 3158 - Rings and Fields (Honours)
MATH 3200 - Co-operative Work Term Report 2 (Honours)
MATH 3201 - Co-operative Work Term Report 3 (Honours)
MATH 3206 - Plane Projective Geometry
MATH 3210 - Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry
MATH 3306 - Elements of Set Theory (Honours)
MATH 3404 - Ordinary Differential Equations II
MATH 3406 - Autonomous Dynamical Systems (Honours)
MATH 3705 - Mathematical Methods I
MATH 3800 - Modeling and Computational Methods for Experimental Science
MATH 3801 - Linear Programming
MATH 3802 - Combinatorial Optimization
MATH 3804 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
MATH 3806 - Numerical Analysis
MATH 3807 - Mathematical Software
MATH 3808 - Mathematical Analyses of Games of Chance
MATH 3809 - Introduction to Number Theory and Cryptography
MATH 3815 - Mathematics for Molecular Biology
MATH 3816 - Mathematics for Evolutionary Biology
MATH 3819 - Modern Computer Algebra
MATH 3825 - Discrete Structures and Applications
MATH 3855 - Discrete Structures and Applications (Honours)
MATH 3907 - Directed Studies
MATH 4002 - Fourier Analysis (Honours)
MATH 4003 - Functional Analysis (Honours)
MATH 4007 - Measure and Integration Theory (Honours)
MATH 4102 - Group Representations and Applications (Honours)
MATH 4105 - Rings and Modules (Honours)
MATH 4106 - Group Theory (Honours)
MATH 4107 - Commutative Algebra (Honours)
MATH 4108 - Homological Algebra and Category Theory (Honours)
MATH 4109 - Fields and Coding Theory (Honours)
MATH 4200 - Co-operative Work Term Report 4 (Honours)
MATH 4201 - Co-operative Work Term Report 5 (Honours)
MATH 4205 - Introduction to General Topology (Honours)
MATH 4206 - Introduction to Algebraic Topology (Honours)
MATH 4207 - Foundations of Geometry (Honours)
MATH 4208 - Introduction to Differentiable Manifolds (Honours)
MATH 4305 - Analytic Number Theory (Honours)
MATH 4306 - Algebraic Number Theory (Honours)
MATH 4600 - Case Studies in Operations Research (Honours)
MATH 4700 - Partial Differential Equations (Honours)
MATH 4701 - Topics in Partial Differential Equations (Honours)
MATH 4703 - Qualitative Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations (Honours)
MATH 4801 - Topics in Combinatorics (Honours)
MATH 4802 - Introduction to Mathematical Logic (Honours)
MATH 4803 - Computable Functions (Honours)
MATH 4805 - Theory of Automata (Honours)
MATH 4806 - Numerical Linear Algebra (Honours)
MATH 4807 - Game Theory (Honours)
MATH 4808 - Graph Theory and Algorithms (Honours)
MATH 4809 - Mathematical Cryptography (Honours)
MATH 4811 - Combinatorial Design Theory (Honours)
MATH 4905 - Honours Project (Honours)
MATH 4906 - Directed Studies (Honours)
MATH 4907 - Directed Studies (Honours)
PHYS 1001 - Foundations of Physics I
PHYS 1002 - Foundations of Physics II
PHYS 1003 - Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 1004 - Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
PHYS 1007 - Elementary University Physics I
PHYS 1008 - Elementary University Physics II
PHYS 1901 - Planetary Astronomy
PHYS 1902 - From our Star to the Cosmos
PHYS 2101 - Mechanics and Properties of Matter
PHYS 2202 - Wave Motion and Optics
PHYS 2203 - Astronomy
PHYS 2305 - Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 2306 - Physics of Electrical and Electronic Measurements I
PHYS 2604 - Modern Physics I
PHYS 2903 - Physics and the Imagination
PHYS 2906 - Co-operative Work Term Report 1
PHYS 3007 - Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
PHYS 3008 - Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Workshop
PHYS 3207 - Topics in Biophysics
PHYS 3308 - Electromagnetism
PHYS 3402 - Heat and Thermodynamics
PHYS 3606 - Modern Physics II
PHYS 3608 - Modern Applied Physics
PHYS 3701 - Elements of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 3801 - Classical Mechanics
PHYS 3802 - Advanced Dynamics
PHYS 3807 - Mathematical Physics I
PHYS 3808 - Mathematical Physics II
PHYS 3904 - Co-operative Work Term Report 2
PHYS 3905 - Co-operative Work Term Report 3
PHYS 3906 - Co-operative Work Term Report 4
PHYS 4007 - Fourth-Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
PHYS 4008 - Fourth-Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Workshop
PHYS 4201 - Astrophysics
PHYS 4202 - Cosmology
PHYS 4203 - Physical Applications of Fourier Analysis
PHYS 4208 - Modern Optics
PHYS 4307 - Electromagnetic Radiation
PHYS 4407 - Statistical Physics
PHYS 4409 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics